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Psychotropic drug treatment for agitated behaviour in dementia: what if the guideline prescribing recommendations are not sufficient? A qualitative study

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Published in 2022 at "Age and Ageing"

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac189

Abstract: Abstract Background Agitation is a common challenging behaviour in dementia with a negative influence on patient’s quality of life and a high caregiver burden. Treatment is often difficult. Current guidelines recommend restrictive use of psychotropic… read more here.

Keywords: drug treatment; guideline; psychotropic drug; behaviour dementia ... See more keywords